Flame and Sparrow (Flame and Sparrow Duology Book 1)

by S.M. Gaither

“Because I know a wildfire when I see one. And I don’t think those villagers would have been able to put you out so easily.”

I made certain to step inside left foot first; it seemed too important of a place—where too many things could go wrong—to not adhere to my comforting ritual.

“Well, I could likely think of a few ways to reward you for your suffering.”

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“and please believe me, Little Sparrow, when I tell you that I could set fire to every inhibition you possess, and when we are finished it will only be you and I among the ashes. I will be the only thing you can think of, and it will not be disdain that you feel toward me, I can promise you that.”

A monster, but a monster who had gifted me the sun.

I lifted my eyes to his. “Did it bring you any peace, destroying so much? Even for a moment?” His reply was soft but without hesitation. “No.”